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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘Rick and Morty' Spinoff ‘President Curtis' a Go at Adult Swim
Adult Swim is adding a new dimension to the Rick and Morty universe. During the animated series' panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, the show's team announced an animated spinoff, President Curtis, centering on voice actor Keith David's titular character, who has been a Rick and Morty series regular since the season 2 fan-favorite 'Get Schwifty' episode. President Curtis is co-created by Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. More from The Hollywood Reporter "James Fraser Dies" in First 'Outlander' Season 8 Footage 'South Park' Creators Reveal Network Battle Over Premiere's Trump Penis as They Joke: "We're Terribly Sorry" 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Trailer Sees the Lads Reunite for One Last Gig Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Jim Rash (Community) will round out the voice cast for the new project. President Curtis will follow the commander-in-chief and his quirky staff as they navigate a range of crises, including interdimensional diplomacy, paranormal investigations, and unexplained phenomena. A premiere date has not yet been announced. 'President Curtis has always been a blast to play,' David said in a statement. 'Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream. I can't wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn't around to steal the spotlight.' Added Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen, 'This is a series we would have greenlit even if it didn't have anything at all to do with Rick and Morty. President Andre Curtis is just that good of a character. The rest of the world the team has fleshed out is super fun and totally stands on its own. We can't wait for you to see it.' Harmon and Siciliano praised David's character as one of their favorites to write. 'He's the only person in the multiverse who can go toe-to-toe with Rick and still hold office,' the co-creators said in a joint statement. 'Now we finally get to go on sci-fi missions from Curtis's point of view. And with Keith David leading the charge, it's going to be a wild ride.' Executive producers for President Curtis include Harmon, Siciliano, Danielle Uhlarik, Monica Mitchell and Steve Levy. Rick and Morty debuted on Adult Swim in 2013 and airs its season eight finale on Sunday. The growing franchise includes the digital-short spinoff Vindicators 2: Last Stand Between Earth and Doom and Adult Swim's series Rick and Morty: The Anime. David is represented by Gersh Voice, Verve, DVFI Management, Meyer and Downs and The J Squared Group. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rick And Morty is giving Keith David's president his own spin-off
We're pretty sure that nobody, in the history of watching TV, has ever gone 'Ugh, more Keith David?' As he's floated through shows like Future Man, Community, Duster, Gargoyles (honestly, take your pick, there are dozens more readily available examples to choose from), David has consistently brought a mixture of warmth, humor, and gravitas to parts both big and small. Now he's getting a rare leading role, as Adult Swim announced at Comic-Con this afternoon that it's launching a new Rick And Morty spin-off series, President Curtis, centered on David's recurring POTUS/semi-antagonist. David was on hand at Rick And Morty's panel at the Con today to make the announcement, surprising the audience with his sudden appearance. 'President Curtis has always been a blast to play,' he noted. 'I can't wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn't around to steal the spotlight.' For those unfamiliar with the character, who's popped up in eight episodes of the show over its multi-year run, he's, well… The President of the United States, presented as one of the few people on the planet who can push back on series protagonist Rick Sanchez without ending up with some kind of exotic, fucked-up punishment hanging over his head. We're not entirely sure we buy Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen's claims that the character is so strong that the network would have greenlit the series even without the Rick And Morty connection. But there's no denying that David's performance has been a consistently fun guest note for the series since the character was introduced back in season 2 classic 'Get Schwifty.' President Curtis is a co-creation of Rick And Morty head honcho Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, a writer and producer who's been with the flagship show since penning 'Morty's Mind Blowers' back in season 3. In addition to David, the series is also set to star Stephanie Beatriz and his old Community co-worker Jim Rash. No word yet on when the series is expected to debut. More from A.V. Club The biggest news (so far) from San Diego Comic-Con 2025 What's on TV this week—Chief Of War and Eyes Of Wakanda R.I.P. Tom Lehrer, mathematician and musical satirist Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rick and Morty is getting a spin-off at Adult Swim
Adult Swim has announced President Curtis, a new adult animated comedy spin-off based on the Rick and Morty character President Andre Curtis. Keith David will reprise his role as the titular character, leading the cast which also includes Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash. The series is co-created by Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. The show will focus on President Curtis and his eccentric staff tackling various crises, such as interdimensional diplomacy and paranormal investigations, that 'Rick Sanchez' would typically ignore. While no release date has been announced, Adult Swim expressed confidence in the show's ability to stand on its own merits, separate from its Rick and Morty origins.
Geek Girl Authority
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
SDCC 2025: Keith David to Star in New Series Set in RICK AND MORTY Universe
Highlights At SDCC 2025, Adult Swim shared that a spin-off set in the Rick and Morty universe is in the works. Rick and Morty Titled President Curtis , the series stars Keith David as the titular character. President Curtis Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash also star in the new show. President Curtis in the Rick and Morty 'Verse It's President Curtis's time to shine, folks. Long-running adult animated comedy Rick and Morty is getting its first spin-off. Keith David will reprise the iconic role of President Andre Curtis in a new series, which he has voiced on the flagship show since 2015. The show hails from co-creators and Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. They'll serve as executive producers for President Curtis alongside Danielle Uhlarik, Monica Mitchell and Steve Levy. In addition to David, President Curtis stars Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash in undisclosed roles. RELATED: Catch up with our SDCC 2025 coverage About President Curtis Here's a synopsis of the series per Adult Swim: ' President Curtis follows the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with – from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.' David had this to say regarding playing the eponymous lead: 'President Curtis has always been a blast to play. Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream. I can't wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn't around to steal the spotlight.' RELATED: Read our Rick and Morty recaps Harmon and Siciliano chimed in with their excitement about bringing the series to life: 'President Curtis has always been one of our favorite characters to write — he's the only person in the multiverse who can go toe-to-toe with Rick and still hold office. Now we finally get to go on sci-fi missions from Curtis' point of view. And with Keith David leading the charge, it's going to be a wild ride.' Rick and Morty Season 8 drops its finale on Sunday, July 27, on Adult Swim. The channel renewed the mega-popular comedy through Season 12. As of writing, we don't have a release date yet for President Curtis . SDCC 2025: Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
RICK AND MORTY Universe Expands with Spinoff PRESIDENT CURTIS, Starring Keith David — GeekTyrant
The Rick and Morty multiverse just got a whole lot bigger. During the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel, Adult Swim dropped a surprise announcement that they are developing a brand-new animated comedy called President Curtis . The series will bring back the fan-favorite Commander-in-Chief, voiced by the legendary Keith David, in his first solo outing. David even made a surprise appearance to celebrate the big reveal, sending fans into an absolute frenzy. The new series comes from Rick and Morty executive producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, the same creative minds who've been steering the original show into absurd awesomeness for years. This time, they're zeroing in on President Andre Curtis, a character who's been a scene-stealer since his debut. Joining David in the voice cast are Stephanie Beatriz ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) and Jim Rash ( Community ). Rash and David's reunion keeps this firmly within the 'Harmon Creative Universe,' considering both worked with him on Community . David has voiced President Curtis across multiple Rick and Morty seasons, but now the character is getting his own platform to shine. In a statement, David shared just how pumped he is for this: 'President Curtis has always been a blast to play. Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream. I can't wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn't around to steal the spotlight.' Given how much havoc Rick Sanchez usually leaves in his wake, it's going to be wild watching Curtis deal with crises that even Rick wouldn't touch. According to the official logline, President Curtis will follow the Commander-in-Chief and his team as they handle problems way beyond the Oval Office: ''President Curtis' follows the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with – from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.' Sounds like a mix of political satire, sci-fi insanity, and the kind of weirdness and comedy Rick and Morty fans enjoy. Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen had nothing but praise for the new show and its star character: 'This is a series we would have greenlit even if it didn't have anything at all to do with 'Rick and Morty.' President Andre Curtis is just that good of a character. The rest of the world the team has fleshed out is super fun and totally stands on its own. We can't wait for you to see it.' That says a lot about the strength of this concept, and the fact that Adult Swim believes this show can thrive even without Rick and Morty constantly barging in. David has been absolutely crushing it in voice work lately. Aside from reprising Curtis, he's been popping up all over the animation scene: Hulu's King of the Hill revival, Harbin Hotel , Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai , Family Guy , Hit-Monkey , Masters of the Universe: Revolution , and more. This isn't the first time Adult Swim has spun off a piece of the Rick and Morty multiverse. Fans have already seen projects like Vindicators 2: Last Stand Between Earth and Doom and Rick and Morty: The Anime , plus a stack of shorts and games. But President Curtis feels like the most fun spinoff yet, building a whole new world around a character fans already love.
